Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A shout rose from the Hurons, who seized the opportunity to fire another volley.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The scout seized "Kill Deer" in his left hand, and, elevating it above his head, he shook it in triumph at his enemies.

anew

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

moving quickly and lightly

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A shout rose from the Hurons, who seized the opportunity to fire another volley.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading The savages answered the insult with a yell, and immediately another volley succeeded.

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading The scout seized "Kill Deer" in his left hand, and, elevating it above his head, he shook it in triumph at his enemies.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

-ing form of “elevate” — give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

From this reading The scout seized "Kill Deer" in his left hand, and, elevating it above his head, he shook it in triumph at his enemies.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading The scout seized "Kill Deer" in his left hand, and, elevating it above his head, he shook it in triumph at his enemies.

start firing a weapon

From this reading A shout rose from the Hurons, who seized the opportunity to fire another volley.

very lively and profitable

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A shout rose from the Hurons, who seized the opportunity to fire another volley.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The scout seized "Kill Deer" in his left hand, and, elevating it above his head, he shook it in triumph at his enemies.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The scout seized "Kill Deer" in his left hand, and, elevating it above his head, he shook it in triumph at his enemies.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A shout rose from the Hurons, who seized the opportunity to fire another volley.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The savages answered the insult with a yell, and immediately another volley succeeded.

of great significance or value

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading The savages answered the insult with a yell, and immediately another volley succeeded.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading The scout seized "Kill Deer" in his left hand, and, elevating it above his head, he shook it in triumph at his enemies.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The scout seized "Kill Deer" in his left hand, and, elevating it above his head, he shook it in triumph at his enemies.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

plural of “mohican” — a member of the Algonquian people formerly living in the Hudson valley and eastward to the Housatonic

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

on one occasion

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading A shout rose from the Hurons, who seized the opportunity to fire another volley.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

propel with a paddle

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading A shout rose from the Hurons, who seized the opportunity to fire another volley.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading The savages answered the insult with a yell, and immediately another volley succeeded.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The scout seized "Kill Deer" in his left hand, and, elevating it above his head, he shook it in triumph at his enemies.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading A shout rose from the Hurons, who seized the opportunity to fire another volley.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading The scout seized "Kill Deer" in his left hand, and, elevating it above his head, he shook it in triumph at his enemies.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading A shout rose from the Hurons, who seized the opportunity to fire another volley.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The savages answered the insult with a yell, and immediately another volley succeeded.

in a swift manner

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A shout rose from the Hurons, who seized the opportunity to fire another volley.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A shout rose from the Hurons, who seized the opportunity to fire another volley.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The scout seized "Kill Deer" in his left hand, and, elevating it above his head, he shook it in triumph at his enemies.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading A shout rose from the Hurons, who seized the opportunity to fire another volley.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

which person or people

From this reading A shout rose from the Hurons, who seized the opportunity to fire another volley.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Uncas described an arc in the water with his own blade, and, as the canoe passed swiftly on, Chingachgook recovered his paddle, and, flourishing it on high, he gave the war-whoop of the Mohicans, and then lent his strength and skill again to the important task.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading The savages answered the insult with a yell, and immediately another volley succeeded.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading The clamorous sounds of "Le Gros Serpent!"[91-9] "La Longue Carabine!"[91-10] "Le Cerf Agile!"[91-11] burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.